US Bridges

I 8 over Dry Wash

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 14.3 MI E JCT US95 · Structure no. 07082

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 8 over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 8 over Dry Wash in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,336 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,346 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 8
CrossesDry Wash
Location14.3 MI E JCT US95
RouteInterstate 8
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66064, -114.37267
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,336 (2022)
Projected traffic9,346 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 8 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 8 over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I 8 over Dry Wash carry?

About 9,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 8 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 8 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.